Butte Felker murder trial ends. jury deliberates past 3
The Felker murder trial concluded with judge's instructions and arguments. the jury retired around 3 40 PM and had not reached a verdict by 3 AM. Prosecutors urged cold blooded murder, while defense contended self defense and justified shooting Cunningham to protect his sister. The case featured testimony about a knife wound, alleged assaults, and family tensions surrounding Sadie Cunningham and her husband.
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Felker
Cunningham
Alex Mackel
Silver Bow County
Cotter
Mackel
Mr. Mackel
Star
Macker
Jack Cunningham
Mr. Mackell
Welker
Butte
Eddie
Navy
John W. Cotter
Mr. Cotter
Mackels
Peter Breen
Blebutte
Silver Bow Canyon
Mr. Breen
Court Instructions Favor Defendant in Felony Defense Case
Judge Clancy read jury instructions favorable to the defendant. The charge outlines a duty to resist felony with necessary means and allows defense of Sadie R Cunningham if assaulted by John V Cunningham with a deadly weapon endangering her life. It states Lewellyn L Felker also has right to defend her in such a scenario.
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John V. Cunningham
Sadie R. Cunningham
Ladie R. Cunningham
Clancy
John
Lewellyn L. Felker
The Missing Timepiece
John Roach claimed he lost a silver watch worth 17 dollars and searched the trunk of Chris Fisher at 217 Hopkins Street. Don Sullivan accompanied Roach and both were arrested for robbery. Fisher’s wife implied her husband knew the watch location, leading to Fisher's arrest as well.
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John Roach
Chris Fisher
Hopkins Street
Roach
Don Sullivan
Fisher
Fair Moves to 111 Hamilton Street
The fair relocated to 111 Hamilton Street between Broadway and Granite, updating its site in the city.
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Hamilton Street
Broadway
Granite
Vestibuled Trains on Northern Pacific Route
The Northern Pacific is the only line operating solid vestibuled trains between Hutte and St. Paul. Office at corner Park and Main Streets. W. H. Merriman, general agent.
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Northern Pacific
Hutte
St. Paul
Corner Park
Main Streets
W. H. Merriman
Plows Candies and Magazines Featured at Fagle Pharmacy
Plow's celebrated candies are available free three times weekly at Fagle Pharmacy along with the latest magazines periodicals and novels. Our cigars are just right.
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Plow
Fagle Pharmacy
Orton Broe Piano and Organ Deals in Butte
Call on Orton Broe at 219 N Main Street in Butte for best value piano or organ purchases.
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Orton
Main Street
Butte
James L. Conner Dies at 39. Funeral Today at 2 PM
James L. Conner, 39, died last night. Funeral from his home at rear 514 Garden Avenue at 2 PM today, proceeding to Mountain View M E Church for services.
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James L. Conner
Garden Avenue
Mountain View M. E. Church
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Lewis A. Smith
McKinstry
Mr. Smith
Dr. Sanden
Olympia
Wash
A. T. Sanden
Portland Ore
Sanden
Charce
Oregon
Kimball
Soc
Ladies
Garters
Trists
W. Park St. Butte, Mont
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